FourFiveSeconds
Rihanna and Kanye West and Paul McCartney Lyrics


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I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

Now I'm FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz

I'm FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' "How could I be so reckless?"
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand

If I go to jail tonight




Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

Now I'm FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
That's all I want

Overall Meaning

The song "Four Five Seconds" is a collaboration between Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney. The song explores the frustrations and pressures that come with fame and public perception. The chorus mentions being "Four Five Seconds from wildin'," which can be interpreted as feeling like they are on the brink of losing control and acting out in unpredictable ways due to the stress they feel.


The first verse highlights the internal struggle between wanting to speak their minds and fearing the potential consequences. The line "all of my kindness is taken for weakness" suggests that the artists feel like their generosity and compassion are often mistaken for vulnerability or gullibility, and may be taken advantage of by others. The second verse references the external pressures of celebrity life, with insults and criticism being thrown at them by others.


The bridge addresses the conflicting emotions of regret and stubbornness, with the person acknowledging that they may have made mistakes but refusing to apologize. The final chorus repeats the feeling of being "Four Five Seconds from wildin'" and the desire to get back home safely.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I've had enough
I am at the brink of losing my patience or tolerance level.


I might get a little drunk
I am likely to consume alcohol in order to relieve my stress.


I say what's on my mind
I am honest in expressing my thoughts.


I might do a little time
I might get into trouble with the law.


'Cause all of my kindness
My kindness is often misunderstood or perceived as a weakness.


Is taken for weakness
People often take advantage of my kindness.


Now I'm FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
I am just a few seconds away from losing my temper or control.


And we got three more days 'til Friday
There are three more days to go until Friday.


I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I am trying my best to return home before Monday morning.


I swear I wish somebody would tell me
I wish someone could provide me with the answers or solutions.


Woke up an optimist
I had a positive outlook in the morning.


Sun was shinin', I'm positive
The sun was shining, which made me feel optimistic.


Then I heard you was talkin' trash
However, my positive mood was ruined when I heard that you were speaking negatively about me.


Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz
I am on the verge of losing my temper.


And I know that you're up tonight
I am aware that you are currently awake.


Thinkin', 'How could I be so selfish?'
You are probably feeling guilty about your selfish actions.


But you called 'bout a thousand times
You called me multiple times in a desperate attempt to reach me.


Wondering where I've been
You are curious about my whereabouts.


Now I know that you're up tonight
I am aware that you are still awake.


Thinkin' 'How could I be so reckless?'
You are probably regretting your reckless behavior.


But I just can't apologize
However, I cannot bring myself to apologize.


I hope you can understand
I hope you are able to comprehend my perspective.


If I go to jail tonight
If I end up getting arrested tonight...


Promise you'll pay my bail
...please promise to post bail for me.


See they want to buy my pride
There are people who are trying to take advantage of me by offering money in exchange for my pride.


But that just ain't up for sale
My pride is not something that I am willing to sell.


FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
I am just a few seconds away from losing my temper or control.


And we got three more days 'til Friday
There are three more days to go until Friday.


I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I am trying my best to return home before Monday morning.


I swear I wish somebody would tell me
I wish someone could provide me with the answers or solutions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: CYDEL YOUNG, DALLAS AUSTIN, DAVID DONNELL LONGSTRETH, ELON RUTBERG, KANYE OMARI WEST, KIRBY DOCKERY, MIKE DEAN, NOAH D GOLDSTEIN, PAUL MCCARTNEY, ROBYN FENTY, TYRONE GRIFFIN

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LYRICS
[Verse 1: Rihanna]
I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

[Chorus: Rihanna]
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

[Verse 2: Kanye West & Paul McCartney]
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive
We can run
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
I'm on a mystery
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz

[Chorus: Rihanna & Kanye West]
Yeah, I'm 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days ‘til Friday
I’m tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that’s all I want

[Bridge: Rihanna]
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so reckless?"
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah

[Verse 3: Kanye West with Rihanna]
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See all of my kindness (mhm)
Is taken for weakness

[Chorus: Rihanna & Kanye West]
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want



@thequintessential5503

I think i had enough
I might sound a little dumb
I say what's on my mind
I might not study tonight
Cause all of my homework
Is due on the weekends
Now i'm Four Five seconds from wildin
And we got 3 more days til Friday
I'm just trynna get it all done by Monday morning
I swear I wish my teacher would try me
Ooh that's all I Want



@donaldinks

"Kanye is a lyrical genius"
LMFAO!
Kanye West .
A classless loudmouth arse with an obnoxious massive overinflated ego.
That is what he is.
Not an "artist", nor a "genius":
rather what is stated above.
He needs to open up a massive can of STFU
and learn what humility is all about.



@katef8564

I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive (We can run)
Then I heard you were talkin' trash (I'm on a mystery)
Hold me back, I'm bout' to spaz
Yeah, 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that's all I want
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so selfish
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so reckless
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See, all of my kindness, (mhm)
Is taken for weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want



@estebanmartinez8833

[Verse 1 - Rihanna:]
I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

[Hook - Rihanna:]
Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

[Verse 2 - Kanye West:]
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz

[Hook - Rihanna and Kanye West:]
Yeah I'm 'bout Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would drive me
Ooh, that's all I want

[Bridge - Rihanna:]
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so selfish?
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so reckless?
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand

[Verse 3 - Kanye West:]
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
[Rihanna and Kanye West:]
See all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

[Hook - Rihanna and Kanye West:]
Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want



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@jazzstudywithme

Rihanna and Kanye: Punching the air

Paul: Aggressively Plays Guitar

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it rly be like that sumtimes

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